Finding 577943 (2023-001)

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Requirement
N
Questioned Costs
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Year
2023
Accepted
2023-11-09
Audit: 2765

AI Summary

  • Core Issue: The Project overfunded its replacement reserve account by $468 due to an incorrect funding increase.
  • Impacted Requirements: Monthly deposits to the reserve must comply with HUD regulations.
  • Recommended Follow-Up: Implement procedures for accurate monthly deposits and obtain a HUD-approved 9250 to correct the overfunding by 6/30/2024.

Finding Text

FINDING No. 2023-001: Section 207/223(f) Mortgage Insurance for the Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects, ALN 14.155 Finding Resolution Status: Unresolved. Information on Universe Population Size: All replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2023. Sample Size Information: Required replacement reserve deposits for the year ended June 30, 2023. Identification of Repeat Finding and Finding Reference Number: No. Criteria: In accordance with HUD, required monthly deposits must be made to the Project’s reserve for replacement account. Statement of Condition: The Project overfunded the account by $468. Cause: The Project implemented a funding increase incorrectly during the current year resulting in excess deposits. Effect or Potential Effect: Overfunded reserve for replacements. Auditor Non-Compliance Code: N – Reserve for Replacements Deposits. Reporting Views of Responsible Officials: The Project agrees with the finding and the auditor’s recommendation will be adopted. Recommendation: The Project should implement procedures to ensure that the correct amount is deposited into the replacement reserve account each month. A HUD approved 9250 should be obtained to remove excess funds. Response Indicator: Agree. Completion Date: 6/30/2024 Response: The lender inadvertently took the retro R4R increase of $468.00 again after already being paid in the previous month. A 9250 will be prepared so that the over funding can be deposited back to the account.

Categories

HUD Housing Programs Reporting

Other Findings in this Audit

  • 1501 2023-001
    -
  • 1502 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 1503 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency
  • 577944 2023-002
    Significant Deficiency Repeat
  • 577945 2023-003
    Significant Deficiency

Programs in Audit

ALN Program Name Expenditures
14.155 Mortgage Insurance for the Purchase Or Refinancing of Existing Multifamily Housing Projects $1.83M
14.195 Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $364,148
14.191 Multifamily Housing Service Coordinators $25,837
14.195 Covid-19 Csp - Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program $3,049